Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fort Sumter, SC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Fort Sumter, SC.
Next low tide : in 37m at 7:29 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:47 am (5.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:30 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:11 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (37% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8665728
Common Questions About Tides

Fort Sumter, SC Tides - Dec 2021

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:515.75:025.311:090.111:17-0.47:045:13Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu5:466.25:575.412:06-0.27:045:13Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri6:396.56:515.412:10-0.61:02-0.47:055:13New Moon3Fri
4Sat7:336.67:465.31:03-0.81:57-0.67:065:13New Moon4Sat
5Sun8:286.68:425.21:55-0.82:50-0.67:075:13New Moon5Sun
6Mon9:256.59:405.12:49-0.83:43-0.47:085:13Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue10:226.210:394.93:42-0.64:37-0.37:085:13Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed11:205.911:404.84:38-0.35:320.07:095:13Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu12:195.65:370.06:290.17:105:13First Quarter9Thu
10Fri12:414.81:165.36:410.37:260.27:115:13First Quarter10Fri
11Sat1:424.82:105.07:460.58:210.37:115:13First Quarter11Sat
12Sun2:394.83:034.88:480.69:120.37:125:14First Quarter12Sun
13Mon3:354.93:544.79:470.610:000.27:135:14Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue4:275.14:434.610:410.510:460.27:135:14Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed5:145.25:294.611:310.511:280.17:145:15Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu5:565.46:124.612:160.47:155:15Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri6:365.46:534.512:090.012:590.37:155:15Full Moon17Fri
18Sat7:155.57:344.512:490.01:390.37:165:16Full Moon18Sat
19Sun7:525.58:134.41:270.02:170.37:165:16Full Moon19Sun
20Mon8:295.48:514.32:040.02:530.37:175:17Full Moon20Mon
21Tue9:045.39:274.22:420.03:280.47:175:17Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed9:385.210:024.23:190.14:030.47:185:18Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu10:135.110:394.23:590.24:400.47:185:18Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri10:535.011:224.24:420.25:210.47:195:19Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat11:384.95:320.36:080.37:195:19Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun12:144.312:294.86:300.47:000.27:205:20Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon1:134.51:264.87:340.47:560.07:205:21Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue2:154.82:274.78:400.38:53-0.27:205:21Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed3:205.13:314.79:460.19:53-0.47:215:22Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu4:265.54:374.710:50-0.210:52-0.77:215:23Waning Crescent30Thu
31Fri5:285.85:384.811:50-0.411:50-0.87:215:23Waning Crescent31Fri
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8665728)

Common Questions About Fort Sumter, SC Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Fort Sumter, SC today?

Slack tide in Fort Sumter, SC is approximately 10:38 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Fort Sumter, SC?

Fort Sumter, SC is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 37% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are shifting between spring and neap.

What datum are Fort Sumter, SC tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Fort Sumter, SC?

Tide predictions for Fort Sumter, SC come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Fort Sumter, SC?

Tide data for Fort Sumter, SC is sourced from NOAA Station #8665728. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8665728.

What is the moon phase in Fort Sumter, SC tonight?

Tonight the moon over Fort Sumter, SC is First Quarter (37% illuminated). This places Fort Sumter, SC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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